Study's full title: Supervision in Occupational Therapy Practice

Affiliation: Australian Catholic University

Ethics Approval Number: 2025-4112E

Principle Researcher: Dr Kylie Wales

Authors: A/Professor Elisa Yule; Dr Helen Badge

Purpose of the study: The research project aims to understand how often occupational therapists receive supervision, be that individual, group or peer supervision, how supervision is structured, what makes it “quality” and the perceived effectiveness of supervision.

Participation criteria: You can take part if you are a registered occupational therapist in Australia who has in their career received clinical supervision.

You will not be able to take part if you have never received supervision.

There are two components to this research study. You can participate in one or both. The two components are:

• A Survey that will be conducted online and will be anonymous that will take approximately 30minutes to complete.
• A focus group that will be conducted online and take approximately 60minutes.

For further information and a full description about the study, please see the Participant Information Letter and Consent form, available via weblink below.

Survey link: https://redcap.acu.edu.au/surveys/?s=PW9EXHJEHXCHPFT3

Focus Group Link: https://redcap.acu.edu.au/surveys/?s=HRHNPRJJ8MEYPYPM

Contact Details: Dr Kylie Wales, kylie.wales@acu.edu.au.